2.2L and 2.4L With Automatic Transaxle
Remove or Disconnect1. Remove air cleaner duct.
2. Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect engine wiring harness at C100.
5. Remove coolant reservoir.
6. Secure coolant reservoir out of work area.
Important:
DO NOT open system by disconnecting hoses.
7. Install engine support fixture # J 28467-360.
8. Remove right motor mount.
Important:
DO NOT disconnect AC line to perform repairs.
9. Raise vehicle and remove front tires.
10. Remove left and right splash shields.
11. Remove RH fender brace (2 bolts).
12. Remove transaxle mount.
13. From top of vehicle, shift engine assembly shim or block in place to gain access to mount needing repair (use friction jack or equivalent).
Right Engine Mount Bracket Repair
(Automatic or Manual)
Figures 1 and 2
1. Protect any adjacent components: fuel lines, windshield, and plastics with weld resistant blanket.
2. Locate and grind out existing welds that secure mounting bracket to the wheelhouse. See Figures 1 and 2.
Important:
There are two design variations for the right engine mounting bracket. Design "A" is pictured in Figure 1; it has one continuous weld along the lower edge where the bracket attaches to the rail.
Important:
When repairing this weld, grind out WELD ONLY, using a suitable tool such as a burr mandrel, cutoff wheel or equivalent. Re-weld the entire length of the lower edge of the bracket.
3. From top, weld top edge of bracket to wheelhouse, apply one continuous MIG weld extending the full length of bracket.
4. Raise vehicle and protect adjacent components with weld resistant blanket to prevent damage to CV boots and brake lines.
5. a. (Figure 1) - From below, grind out WELD that secures engine mount bracket to rails, or
b. (Figure 2) - From below, grind out TWO WELDS that secure engine mount bracket to rail.
6. a. MIG weld one continuous bead along entire lower edge of bracket to rail, or
b. MIG weld two continuous beads (63 mm) along the beveled corners of mounting bracket to the rail.
7. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces for painting.
8. Primer and top coat welded surfaces.
LH Transaxle Mount
(Automatic)
Figures 5 and 6
1. Protect any adjacent components: fuel lines, windshield, wiring harness.
2. CV boots and brake lines with weld resistant blanket.
3. Locate and grind out existing welds that secure mounting bracket to left frame rail. See Figure 5.
4. From top, MIG weld top and leading edge of bracket to rail in three locations indicated in Figure 5.
5. Clean and prepare welded surfaces.
Important:
Move to outer surface of rail to perform additional welding in wheelhouse area, see Figure 6.
6. Add two additional MIG stitch welds to the automatic transmission bracket in the area depicted in Figure 6.
Important:
Use a clamp to ensure that bracket is positioned flush with the rail.
7. From the wheelhouse area, prepare joint for welding.
8. From the wheelhouse area, apply the additional welds to bracket as shown in Figure 6.
9. Clean and prepare welded surfaces.
10. Primer and topcoat welded surfaces.
Install or Connect
1. Remove blocks and shift motor to correct position.
2. Install mount on right side of motor (3 bolts), torque to Service Manual specs. Use Goodwrench threadlocker on mount bolts.
3. Install left motor mount assembly.
4. Install right motor mount assembly.
5. Install overflow reservoir.
6. Connect C100 of engine wiring harness.
7. Install air cleaner assembly, relay center, and positive feed wire.
8. Install battery and attach cables.
9. Install air cleaner intake duct.
10. Install splash shield and engine side covers (left and right).
11. Install front tires.